Israel’s Defense Department said it regained control of its border cities with Gaza this Tuesday. They recorded no invasions on Monday.
On Saturday, the day the conflict started, Hamas fighters broke through the Israel-Gaza barrier.
Richard Hecht, a military spokesperson, told reporters they are installing landmines there.
Hecht also said Israeli forces have killed about 1,500 Palestinian fighters since Saturday. So far, the conflict has caused 1,587 deaths.
A Palestinian health report on Monday listed 687 casualties. It didn’t specify between fighters and civilians.
The United Nations reported at least 900 Israeli casualties as of Monday night.
The conflict started when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Israel then bombed targets in Gaza.
The U.S. and European countries are urging other nations to stay out of the conflict. Iran denies involvement in the attacks.
Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva called the attacks “terrorism,” but also provided some nuance.
Consequently, an operation to bring back missing Brazilians has started. The ongoing conflict raises concerns about possible escalation and long-term peace.